About the job
About Kernel
Kernel empowers enterprise RevOps teams by providing them with actionable company data for their CRMs.
Having successfully secured a $14M Series A from notable investors and operators from Plaid, OpenAI, Slack, and others, we are on a mission to create an AI-native alternative to Dun & Bradstreet’s entity and hierarchy data.
RevOps teams at leading companies such as Navan, Gong, Mistral, and AlphaSense utilize Kernel to ensure accuracy in their CRM company data, effectively removing duplicates and fixing broken hierarchies without excessive manual oversight. This leads to defensible territories, enhanced credibility with sales and leadership, and AI initiatives that succeed due to reliable underlying data.
Our innovative data management platform merges entity-level intelligence with mass-action tools, enabling RevOps teams to achieve the data quality and control necessary for confident planning and successful AI deployment.
Important Notice
Please note that this is a commission-based sales role. If you are seeking a position in Operations or Strategy, we kindly ask you not to apply.
The Role
This position is ideal for a sales-oriented generalist or a top-performing Sales Development Representative (SDR) / Business Development Representative (BDR).
At Kernel, we have a successful outbound sales strategy that facilitates rapid growth, and our top achievers consistently meet their targets and receive swift promotions—typically within 12 months.
The outbound sales team is crucial to Kernel's growth trajectory, making this role both impactful and visible.
To expand our team, we seek sales-minded individuals to take charge of a portfolio of pre-tiered accounts. Your core responsibility will be to generate a qualified pipeline by researching, prospecting, and engaging with the right companies and stakeholders.
You will predominantly utilize Kernel’s data-driven insights to create targeted outreach strategies, engaging primarily through calls (our primary channel), LinkedIn messages, and other avenues. We also encourage our Commercial Associates to innovate in pipeline generation, such as by organizing events or adopting new outbound techniques.
You will collaborate closely with our Marketing and Account Executive (AE) teams.
Key Responsibilities
Target & Qualify
Identify and research high-potential companies and key decision-makers using Kernel’s data.
Develop and maintain a continuously updated target list that meets clear qualification criteria.
Outbound Prospecting
Execute effective outbound outreach strategies to connect with potential clients.

